First generation (U200)
2018 Chevrolet Trax
The most reported problem on the 2018 Chevrolet Trax is suspension, with 34 complaints, usually around 10,000 miles.
- 101owner complaints
- 2recalls
- 2involved a crash
- 34,000median miles at failure
Newest report Sep 7, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
What is your Trax doing?
Each one opens a sheet built from the owner reports of that problem on the 2018 model year.
Is the 2018 Chevrolet Trax reliable?
The 2018 Chevrolet Trax has 101 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, less than half the median of 331 for 2018 SUVs on this site. Of the 10 Trax model years since 2015, it has the 5th most complaints. Complaint counts rise with sales as well as faults, so read what owners report below before deciding.
At a glance
- Next to the 2017 and 2019
- At 11 complaints for each year on the road, the 2018 runs close to the 2017 (11) and below the 2019 (17).
- Top problem
- Suspension leads with 34 of the 101 complaints (34%), ahead of turbo problems at 13. Suspension tends to show up early. Of the 14 owners who gave a mileage for it, half were under about 10,000 miles and a quarter under about 10,000.
- Crash, fire and injury reports
- 4 of the 101 complaints (4%) report a crash, a fire or an injury, a little under the 6% typical of vehicles on this site. Counted separately (one report can carry more than one), 2 reports mention a crash, 2 mention a fire and 2 people were hurt.
- Recalls behind the top problems
- Suspension, the one problem here with enough reports to check, has a recall on the same system (19V-312 and 19V-652). A recall on the same system doesn't always cover the failure owners describe, so compare its summary with the complaints.
- When owners filed
- Filings jumped in 2019, with 34 complaints, 2.8 times the next busiest year. So far in 2026, 11 more have come in.
When each problem shows up
Each bar covers the middle half of the mileages owners reported for that problem. A quarter saw it earlier, a quarter later. The tick is the median. Most reported: suspension noise, struts or alignment, 34 complaints.
middle half of reports, median tick. The heavier grey bars have 75 or more reports.
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How this compares
101 complaints is 2.7 times fewer than the median 2018 model on this site and 3.3 times fewer than the median 2018 SUV. Among the 6 Trax model years here it ranks 5th for complaints. Counts follow sales volume as much as reliability, so a truck that sells 700,000 a year draws more reports than a sedan that sells 200,000.
Service bulletins for the 2018 Chevrolet Trax
Chevrolet filed 899 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2018 Chevrolet Trax. 62 of them deal with a problem owners have reported on this car. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Suspension noise, struts or alignment 5 bulletins · 34 complaints
This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer?s vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without utilizing the support of General ...
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Information Regarding the Differences Between Fluid Leakage and Seepage This bulletin is intended to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak and what is considered seepage.
This informational bulletin provides information on RDM Axle Ratios for AWD Vehicles for Vibration Diagnostics When Using the Pico Scope
This informational bulletin provides information on Driveline Clunk Noise and what is acceptable and what is considered normal operations.
Turbo failure or loss of boost 6 bulletins · 13 complaints
Special Coverage - Certain vehicles equipped with a 1.4L engine may have a condition that could cause the turbocharger to fail.
This service bulletin provides a procedure to install a PCV heater or a charge air cooler to correct the turbo charger system from freezing causing cold weather performance issues.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. The technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0299 or P0234 set.
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to install a PCV heater or a charge air cooler to correct the turbo charger system from freezing causing cold weather performance issues.
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to install a PCV heater and a front fascia blocker to correct the turbo charger system from freezing causing cold weather performance issues.
This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on Damaged, Disassembled or Improperly Packaged Turbochargers Returned to Warranty Part Center.
Engine stalls or loses power while driving 2 bulletins · 11 complaints
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on.
This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Service All Wheel Drive (AWD)/Service Stability Messages and/or Low Oil Pressure Shut Off Engine Message Displayed on Driver Information Center (DIC), Erratic Speedometer ...
Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 2 bulletins · 9 complaints
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that had the Brake Pressure Modulator Valve now Diagnostic Trouble Code C0131 is set current.
This service bulletin provides information for tire pressure monitoring (TPM) system concerns.
Check engine light or misfire 12 bulletins · 8 complaints
This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce ...
This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to ...
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This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D
This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or P0455 Set.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible cause of engine oil consumption, misfire, cylinder leakage or blow by.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a rough idle or misfire. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0300 set in the Engine Control Module.
This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to ...
This informational bulletin provides information to the tech to test the PCV for proper performance before replacing the camshaft cover to correct a MIL On w/DTC P0171.
This engineering information PI ends the need for information from the field on reduced engine power, DTC P0299 set.
This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from the field on reduced engine power, DTC P0299 set.
This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of the timing chain tensioner gasket being improperly installed or mis-positioned after major engine repairs causing a low engine oil pressure and dtc p06DE.
This Preliminary information communicatesthe steps to diagnose and repair the concern of MIL on with DTC's P0335 P0340 P0365 set current or in history.
Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 20 bulletins · 7 complaints
This Preliminary information communicates that engineering is aware of the radio RAP staying on concern and to replace the TCICM to resolve the concern.
This Preliminary information communicates that engineering is aware of the radio RAP staying on concern and is working on a resolution.
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This service bulletin provides a procedure to replace the BCM and PSCM to correct a condition of Service Power Steering Message Displayed, U0100 and/or U1814-02 Set will not Clear, Blown Fuse F6DA, Rejected by Control Module Error Messageâ.
This Preliminary information communicates that a customer may complain of when a Bluetooth call is received the ringing will be continuous for the rest of the drive cycle . It may be noted that this only seems to occur when using an Android device on OS 9.0.
This Preliminary Information communicates reason forAC Inoperative and/or Ambient Temperature Display Missing from the Radio. Dealer to isolate and repair open circuit to the ambient temperature sensor.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an issue when using Bluetooth voice recognition with an iPhone.
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the HMI module to correct a condition of Radio Control (ICS) Display Does Not Remain Off at Times after it Has Been Turned Off in the Radio Settings Menu due to a software concern.
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the radio for vehicles with the condition of Radio Turns on Unwanted or Audio Mutes with Home or Left Track Skip Button Touch due to metallic particles may have fallen into the radio during assembly.
This engineering information bulletin is requesting information from the field on vehicles that have the condition of Infotainment System Freezing and or Touch Screen Not Responding.
18048 - Service Update. Radio does not recognize the radio auxiliary port for audio devices. Reprogram radio with updated calibration.
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the radio to correct the condition of Intermittent White Radio Screen When Starting Vehicle and/or Radio Resets Shortly After Start-Up with a Phone Paired due to an internal radio concern.
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the radio to correct the condition of Intermittent White or Black Radio Screen When Starting Vehicle and/or Radio Resets Shortly After Start-Up with a Phone Paired due to an internal radio concern.
Plus 8 older ones not listed here.
Wheel bearing, tires or wheels 8 bulletins · 7 complaints
This service bulletin provides a procedure on how to clean and resurface aluminum wheel bead seats for vehicles that have the condition of Tire Slowly Goes Flat, Tire Air Loss, Low Tire Pressure Warning Light Illuminated, Aluminum Wheel Bead Seat Corrosion.
This service bulletin provides information on Chemical Staining, Pitting, Corrosion and/or Spotted Appearance of Chromed Aluminum Wheels.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with tire sidewall irregularities. This is a visual condition that will not affect durability, reliability or performance of the tires.
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Vibration Shortly After Tires are Mounted/Preventing Vibration from Wheel Slip (Tire Sliding on Wheel).
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Tire/Wheel Characteristics (Vibration, Balance, Shake, Flat Spotting) of GM Original Equipment Tires.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to not remove the torque converter bolts and start the engine as this may cause damage to the torque converter of the crankshaft on vehicles equipped with an automatic ...
This informational bulletin explains the wheel Road Force balancers and what they can do for customer concerns.
This informational bulletin provides information on Chemical Staining, Pitting, Corrosion and/or Spotted Appearance of Chromed Aluminum Wheels.
A/C blows warm or the compressor fails 7 bulletins · 6 complaints
PI to help diagnose A/C concern
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air.
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This service bulletin provides a procedure to replace the A/C evap case to correct Temp Control Inop, No Heat or No Defrost Concerns.
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the A/C evap case to correct Temp Control Inop, No Heat or No Defrost Concerns.
Special Coverage Adjustment. Certain vehicles, there may be a coolant leak at the radiator. Dealers are to replace condenser, radiator, fan, charge air cooler and piping, and A/C pipes. The repairs will be made at no charge to the customer.
Special Coverage - certain vehicles there may be a coolant leak at the radiator. Dealers are to replace condenser, radiator, fan, charge air cooler and piping, and A/C pipes.
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the A/C compressor bracket bolts if found the cause of the droning noise.
Complaints filed by year
34 complaints came in 2019, 34.0 times the year before. Owners file in waves when a problem gets press or an investigation, so a spike measures attention as much as failures.
Recalls that include the 2018 Chevrolet Trax
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Chevrolet Trax vehicles. A joint in one or both of the front lower control arms may have been improperly welded. An improperly welded joint may break, resulting in the partial separation of the lower control arm from the vehicle.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left and right front lower-control arms, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is A192261870.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet Trax vehicles. A joint in one or both of the front lower-control arms may have been improperly welded. An improperly welded joint may break, resulting in the partial separation of the lower-control arm from the vehicle.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left and right front lower-control arms, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 14, 2019. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is A182202370.
All 2 recalls on the 2018 Chevrolet Trax, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
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Questions
What is the most common problem on the 2018 Chevrolet Trax?
Suspension, with 34 of the 101 complaints. Owners who gave a mileage for it put the median at about 10,000 miles.
At what mileage do 2018 Chevrolet Trax problems start?
Of the 45 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 10,000 miles and half by about 34,000.
Is the 2018 Chevrolet Trax better or worse than the 2017 and 2019?
Counted per year on the road, the 2018 has about as many complaints as the 2017 and fewer complaints than the 2019: 11 a year against 11 and 17.
How many 2018 Chevrolet Trax complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?
4 of them (4%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.
Is there a recall for suspension on the 2018 Chevrolet Trax?
Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls on the same system: 19V-312 and 19V-652. Its summary says which failure it covers, and that isn't always the one owners describe.